I got my first pin in 2014 or about a month ago. I would come across arcades now and then but would rarely see pinball machines. I honestly thought they quit making them. I found pinball arcade on my ipad and enjoyed revisiting old pins. I discovered that pinball is a lot more fun if you know the rules. In the past, I liked pinball but never knew any of the rules. I always wanted my own arcade so I decided to take the plunge. Part of the fun is that my kids and guests can enjoy it, too. The downside is all the $$$.